Alright, sorry for the long break but i just didn't really know what to do next. This is a little shorter then i would have liked but it's just to get back into the swing of things. :D
"Guys, we have a problem." Barry said as he flashed into the cortex.
"Oh, what's wrong dude?" Cisco said ready to tackle whatever the problem was. Barry didn't notice him at first and forgot that he doesn't know anything his predicament.
Barry started stuttering trying to find a good decoy. "Well, there seems to be something wrong with the pipeline, it's making some weird noises."
"Huh, I'll go take a look." Cisco said on his way out leaving Barry with Caitlin and Eobard *cough* Dr. Wells...
"Okay, what's really going on?" Dr. Wells asked.
"Joe is getting suspicious about you." Barry said looking as serious as ever.
Dr. Wells looked worried. "Oh."
"Why don't we just tell them?" Caitlin asked. "I mean, I've known for a while and that hasn't changed much."
Barry sighed. "Because Joe finding out leads to some major events that will alter the course of history."
The trio stood there for a few minutes trying to figure out what to do.
"Okay, we don't have time to decide right now. I will go to the time vault and study the timeline, I'll find the best way to do this. Until then do not change anything, do exactly as you did the first time." Dr. Wells explained.
Caitlin noticed that Barry didn't seem to enjoy that option. "What's wrong?"
"My dad gets kidnapped by the trickster today, I was hoping I could avoid that this time around." Barry said.
"I'm sorry Barry, but we need to make sure we know what we're doing first." Wells said as he rolled away.
Barry nodded sadly but was soon hugged by Caitlin, lifting his mood a little.
"There was nothing wrong with the pipeline, I checked everything." Cisco said as he walked in.
"Must have resolved itself." Barry said with a surprised tone.
So as the day went on Barry did exactly as instructed and did everything the same as before. He even went to search for the fake bomb.
Later on after the news got around of Henry's kidnapping Barry went to find Caitlin in her lab.
"Hey, how are you holding up?" She asked.
"Good actually. Uh, i was wondering if you could make this?" He said as he gave her the paper with the formula.
"Trimethylmercury-32? Why do we need an antidote for that?" She asked confused.
Barry looked at his watch. "In about 30 minutes the trickster is going to be at the mayors fundraiser and he added... well he will add it to the champagne."
Realizing the importance of the situation she immediately got to work. "On it."
30 minutes later Barry ran to the city hall.
"Where is Henry Allen?" He yelled as he pushed the trickster against the wall.
"He's where you'll be soon. Heaven." He replied with a crazy grin.
At that moment Axel attached the bomb to his arm.
"Are you familiar with the mov-" The trickster started but was cut off by Barry already running away. "Well that was rude, he's supposed to listen to the evil speech, not ignore it."
He ran to a safe distance and phased the bomb off his arm and ran back to inject everyone with the antidote.
"Well that was faster than anticipated." The trickster mumbled.
Barry went to get Henry and brought him back to star labs.
"Half of this stuff didn't even exist when i was practicing." Henry said in awe of all the tech in the lab.
"Yeah well, i'd be happy to give you a crash course on all of it if you get out. I mean when. When you get out." Cisco rambled before realizing what he said. "I'm gonna shut up now."
"It's okay." Henry laughed at the uncomfortable engineer.
And then Caitlin came over. "Dr. Allen, i'm feeling the need to give you a hug."
"Absolutely, i will always accept a hug." He replied happily.
During the hug Caitlin got a little emotional as she remembered that Barry told her that he would die in one year. Luckily she was able to hide her tears.
Henry proceeded to walk over to Barry.
"So tell me, you and Dr. Snow, what's up with you two?" Barry gave him a confused look. "Come on, i can tell she is more then just a friend to you, you can't keep your eyes off her."
Barry chuckled and gave in. "Yeah, we're together. I'm sorry for not telling you before."
"Hey, it's okay." Henry replied and hugged Barry.
After he left Caitlin and Dr. Wells had a little surprise for Barry.
Caitlin handed him something that looked quite similar to the mini tachyon device he would use in the future.
"What's this?" He asked.
"That should help you heal faster." Dr. Wells said.
"Cool. How long is it going to take?"
"Well according to my calculations, about a month." Caitlin said with an excited smile.
"Thank you guys." Barry went to hug her and shake Wells' hand.
"Oh before I forget, what are we going to do about Joe?" Barry remembered as he was about to speed off with Caitlin.
"I am not sure but if I were you I would wait until we can't hide it any longer." Wells explained.
With that Barry nodded and flashed off home.
Okay, this was ep 17 and i am not sure if i want to do ep 18 yet but we'll see.
On another note, ep 19, should Barry get knocked out again by everyman or not? I don't know, i've got a few ways for this ep planned out.
Hope you enjoyed. :D